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Malaysia’s wholesale, retail sales jump 15.2% YoY in April
Malaysia’s wholesale, retail sales jump 15.2% YoY in April
This is due to the rise in online purchases and the Hari Raya celebration.
South Korea consumer spending to grow 2.8% in 2022: Fitch
Real household spending for 2022 will exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
Real household spending in UAE to rise by 4.2% in 2022
This comes as vaccine rollout drive more economic activity.
Ninja Van Group rolls out new supply chain management services
This forms part of its US$100m investment.
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery shines as profit grows 11% in 2022
Profit rose to HK$6.71b during the year ended March 2022.
Outwear brand K-Way® enters Hong Kong market
Its physical store is expected to open in October 2022.
What SEA, HK consumers plan to buy in the near future
Clothing or apparel and electronics were amongst the top items they want to purchase.
How frequent consumers in Southeast Asia, HK order food online
Nearly 70% order meals once or twice a week.
Lazada appoints new CEO
James Dong took over the position in last week.
Watsons rolls out regionwide recycling programme in Hong Kong
The recycling programme in Hong Kong is in partnership with L’Oréal.
Central Pattana opens shopping center-led mixed-use project
It is the company’s first provincial project designed as a sports destination.
Central Retail invests $496m to remodel Robinson Lifestyle branches
The company plans to bring new concept designs with a “local touch.”
J&T Express expands in Malaysia amidst stronger Southeast Asia demand
The company just acquired a 30-acre parcel of land.
STB, CapitaLand Investment to bring new retail concepts to Singapore
Some 20 events and experiences are expected from the partnership.
J&T Express Singapore highlights two factors crucial in improving parcel delivery
This was discussed by its head of operations, Martin Tan, at the Retail Asia Summit.
Rakuten, Seiyu launches unmanned vehicle delivery
The service covers nearly 1,000 households in Tsukuba City in Japan.
CU adds nine payment options for SEA customers
This came as CU saw its foreign customers rising back to pre-pandemic levels.
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